WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, and the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa invite you to "Taste, Toast and Tour the World" at its first ever Destin Wine & Food Classic. Four of the area's top chefs will take center stage at 7 p.m., Friday, February 27, at Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood in Destin, Fla. to present culinary specialties paired with wines from around the world. No lost luggage, no standing in line at airport security, no jet-lag - it's the next best thing to actually traveling around the world, and you can have fun while doing some good for local non-profit WSRE-TV.

This fundraising event is being presented and hosted by the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa, and the festivities will take place at the award-winning Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood located at 4000 Sandestin Boulevard South, Friday, February 27, 2009 at 7 p.m. Early reservations are encouraged as seating is limited to 120 "world travelers." Tickets are $200 per person and can be reserved by calling Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood (850) 622-1500. More information about the event is available at WSRE's Website www.wsre.org/WineandFoodDestin.

Guests will be treated to an international-themed evening featuring wine pairings and fine dining represented by four countries - U.S.A., France, Italy and Spain. Four of the area's finest chefs are lending their talents to create an exquisite four-course meal.

USA

Appetizer - Chef Irv Miller of Jackson's Steak House

Spain

Salad - Chef Danny Trace of Commander's Palace

Italy

Entrée - Bruce McAdoo of Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood

 

France

Dessert - Jim Richard of Stinky's Fish Camp and The Lake Place  

Rounding out the evening will be an auction for culinary adventures and other items, as well as special entertainment by the Ray Hitchell Trio. Special room rates at the Hilton are available for attendees.

Wine representing each country will be provided by Republic National Distributing Company and Southern Wine & Spirits of North Florida. The fundraiser is made possible by presenting sponsors Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa and Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood. Other event sponsors include Cox Communications, Destin Magazine, Gulf Power Co, Sprint|Nextel and Tom White the Printer.